In Events, Newsletter on 10/14/2024 - 3:15 PM
The Annual Pittsburgh Golf Tournament was held on September 29th at the prestigious Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Chapter President Fran Donahue and Chapter members raised over $60,000 for Pittsburgh scholars. Prior to the shotgun start, Pittsburgh Chapter Member Jim Beck and Candy Carson spoke to the golfers and lunch guests about […]
In Events, Newsletter on 10/14/2024 - 1:24 PM
The 3rd Annual Maryland Charity Golf Tournament took place on September 16th at the picturesque Cattail Creek Country Club in the heart of Glenwood, Maryland. The tournament was spearheaded by CSF board members Ryan Miller and Gregg Cooper and raised over $75,000! It was a beautiful day for golf, and for supporting the CSF’s educational […]
In Newsletter on 10/14/2024 - 1:11 PM
At the Carson Scholars Fund, we believe in lifting up tomorrow’s leaders, and our volunteers are the wind beneath their wings. As we embark on another season of celebrating academic excellence, we invite you to join us in soaring to new heights—both for our scholars and yourself—by volunteering during our scholarship and awards banquet seasons. […]
In Board of Directors, General, Newsletter on 10/11/2024 - 1:47 AM
. . . John Vingsen Senior Vice President / COO MidPoint Technology Group Can you share a bit about your professional background and your current role? Shortly after college I started working with AT&T in enterprise networking sales. After several years in that role, I migrated to the operational side and helped […]
In Board of Directors, General, Newsletter on 09/05/2024 - 10:36 AM
. . . Gregg Cooper Managing Director STIFEL, Institutional Equity Sales What is your background? What is your current occupation? I spent most of my early and high school years in Ft.Wayne, Indiana. I attended the University of Notre Dame for undergrad, where I studied Accounting and started my career in the […]
In Board of Directors, General, Newsletter on 08/12/2024 - 9:31 AM
. . . Cordell Carter II Founding Executive Director The Aspen Institute What is your background? What is your current occupation? My background is a mix of tech, philanthropy and policy. I am transitioning out of a 7 year run as Executive Director of the Aspen Institute Socrates Program and will be […]
In General, Newsletter, Scholarships on 07/26/2024 - 11:08 AM
Scholarship Program Coordinator Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. Full-time Position Non-Exempt Job Description The Carson Scholars Fund, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1994 by retired world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson and his wife, Candy, to elevate academic achievement and create positive literacy cultures in schools. The Carson Scholars Fund supports two main […]
In Board of Directors, General, Newsletter on 07/22/2024 - 10:57 AM
This summer the CSF welcomed new member Sarah Malko to the Associate Leadership Council. Sarah is a two-time Carson Scholar alumna with an impressive resume and a desire to give back and help others. She is passionate about medicine and is the team leader for the Brain Executive Initiation at her university, a role which […]
In Events, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 07/01/2024 - 1:36 PM
“A playground for your brain!” The above thought-provoking catchphrase was creatively coined by Ned Grace, in his charge to the students of U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary School of the Arts, the latest reading room to open in the U.S. The room was sponsored by his company, NDT Development in West Palm Beach, FL. See below! The anticipation was […]
In General, Newsletter on 06/28/2024 - 8:36 AM
As we wrap up another successful banquet season at the Carson Scholars Fund, there’s a special group of individuals who deserve a heartfelt thank you: our incredible volunteers. Whether they were judging applications, lending a hand at the banquets or providing invaluable support in our office, their dedication and enthusiasm have truly made a difference. […]
In Events, Newsletter, Reading Rooms on 06/28/2024 - 8:33 AM
May came in with a bang in Big Spring, Texas. On Wednesday, May 1, the Big Spring Independent School District opened two Ben Carson Reading Rooms at Marcy Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Marcy Elementary School kicked off the day’s festivities by hosting their reading room opening in the morning. The reading room committee […]
In Events, Newsletter, Reading Rooms, Recent Press on 06/28/2024 - 8:28 AM
Native American history is steeped in rich cultural traditions and customs, with detailed stories being passed down from generation to generation. When Media Specialist Regan Pedo discovered her school, La Paloma Elementary School in Fallbrook, California, was built on an ancient burial ground, she knew she wanted the school’s Think Big Reading Room to honor […]